How to make Pretzel Burger Buns - Dabble in Dishes

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients while bread flour can provide better texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while margarine is often cheaper.

coarse sea salt

🥗Healthier: kosher salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Kosher salt is less processed while table salt is more economical.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a healthier egg substitute while aquafaba (chickpea water) is a cost-effective vegan option.

Add 1/4 cup lukewarm water to a bowl and stir in 2 1/2 teaspoons of instant dry yeast until there are no lumps.

Add 4 tablespoons of melted butter to the yeast mixture and mix well, ensuring the butter is not too warm.

In a separate bowl, mix 3 1/2 cups of baking flour with 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.

Combine the yeast mixture with the flour and mix on low to medium speed until a solid dough forms.

Knead the dough by hand for about 8-10 minutes until it is firm and slightly sticky.

Place the dough in a bowl, cover it, and let it rise for about 60 minutes until doubled in size.

Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.

Cover the shaped dough with a cloth and let them rest for another 20 minutes.

Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a pot and add 1/4 cup of baking soda, stirring carefully to avoid bubbling over.

Whisk the egg in a bowl to prepare for brushing the buns before baking.

Boil each bun for 30 seconds on each side, using a skimmer to avoid sticking.

Brush the tops of the buns with the whisked egg and make a small slit in each bun.

Bake the buns in an oven preheated to 430°F (225°C) for about 15 minutes until deep brown.

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